Inca Remains Found in Cusco

The Inca remains were found in the temple of San Cristobal, in the city of Cusco, the birthplace and main city of the Inca Empire. According to the parish priest Carlos Tolentino, who consulted anthropologist Carlos Millones, the remains are of Paullo, brother of Huascar and Atahualpa who fought against each other after their father Inca Huayna Capac died without choosing a successor, thus dividing the empire just when the Spaniards were coming. This is the first time that the remains of a noble member of the Inca Royalty are found. Paullo died in 1548, the Spaniards crowned him in order to serve to their purpose of conquest.

http://www.cuscoweb.com/noticias/detalles.php?d=8171
http://www.casamerica.es/casa-de-america-madrid/agenda/arqueologia/descubrimiento-de-una-cripta-real-el-inca-paullo

The Goodness of Chicha Morada (Purple Maize Drink)

A research at Doshisha University in Kyoto has discovered that the Peruvian purple maize contains one of the most powerful antioxidants of the world, antocianina, which helps prevent cells degeneration in humans and mammals. It is also found in dark fruits such as grapes and blackberries among others.

The Japanese scientists fed a group of mice with junk food and other group with purple maize drink and purple maize pudding. After 84 days, the scientists found that the mice fed with food made of purple maize show changes in their cells and a higher level of insulin, these discoveries could help treat obesity and diabetes. According to the scientist Tomoyuki Shirai, the purple pigment from the Andean maize could also prevent colon cancer.

Enjoy a refreshing Chicha Morada, a healthy drink that also increases blood circulation, helps build tissue and prevents cardiovascular illness.

http://www.doshisha.ac.jp/english/
http://www.peruprensa.org/Na021005.htm
http://www.diariosalud.net/content/view/10160/2/

Microsoft’s Windows and Office Products embrace the Incas’ millenary language

“Windows Qallariypi“ (Initiating Windows)
Quechua is the largest native language in Latin America. There are more than 10 million people that speak Quechua throughout 6 countries in the region: Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and in Peru where more than 3 million Peruvians will benefit with the new versions of Windows Vista and Office 2007. “Anchay Agradeseiki” With these grateful words (Thank you very much) the Quechua communities obtained the Microsoft products in their own language.

http://www.microsoft.com/language/wincg/home.aspx?langid=1107
http://terranoticias.terra.es/articulo/html/av21054254.htm

Taquile, a Cultural Jewel in Lake Titicaca

The island of Taquile and its textile art are a UNESCO’s Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The enchanted community of this little island, surrounded by the blue waters of Lake Titicaca, has well preserved its traditions that date back to Inca times; visitors are welcome to stay at the locals’ homes and enjoy their ancient culture. 

http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?cp=PE